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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 12-11-2013 14:07
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He's got plenty of choice, let's not worry 
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 12-11-2013 14:18
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Of those two, i'd say Garmin. 2 year security, great support capabilities, and if they cut your contract short you will get bigger compensation payout 
But wait, hope someone like UHC comes along. Or perhaps even further a field... Europe or Australia...
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| admirschleck |
Posted on 12-11-2013 14:40
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Optum, more money , better role in team , he still has time to show what he has. But let Travis choose it himself .
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| welker3257 |
Posted on 12-11-2013 15:14
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I like Optum's offer more money and better role, Travis can always Move to WT
once that contract ends
It should come with a no training camps clause 
Gig 'em Aggies
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 12-11-2013 15:41
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Optum looks good, though the 1 year contract doesn't really show a lot of trust.
But well, guess he has to prove himself again
Edited by Jesleyh on 12-11-2013 15:46
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 12-11-2013 15:44
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Garmin is very tempting, but would Travis be happy being a helper 
It may lead to better things in the future though
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| The Hobbit |
Posted on 12-11-2013 16:51
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Definitely Optum for me. More money for the family, and more chances for prize money in a leading role. Also only one year so the quick switch to Garmin later is on!
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 12-11-2013 16:53
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I think Garmin (auto correct ) in is the best bet. He'll be under guidance from Jonathan Vaughters and he'll have the ability to race in Europe. He's strong enough for the European scene, but I'm sure he'll get the chance to ride for himself in a few smaller American races. Besides, there's a chance he can ride in a GT in his 2nd season If that offers came to me personally, I'd get over the fewer cash and choose Garmin
Edited by aidanvn13 on 12-11-2013 16:54
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| The Hobbit |
Posted on 12-11-2013 17:14
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Sorry for going off topic, but...
Did we ever find out why that guy who bought his bike ripped him off, I don't remember finding out, or will all be revealed?
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 12-11-2013 18:08
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@All: Looks like we have mixed opinions, I like that.
@Ian Butler: Yep those were only the first offers, they may be more to come. Or not. We will see shortly.
@welker3257: Yeah training camps aren't to friendly to Travis.
@The Hobbit: You mean Paul? Nope Travis wasn't seen him since.
But maybe some day they will run across each other paths again.
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 12-11-2013 20:54
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Optum, as you can make another comeback earlier
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Posted on 24-11-2024 17:38
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 12-11-2013 23:56
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"Chloe, I'm home. Please tell me you hashed things out with your dad.
I would like to know that I can take care of you and our child
without having the fear every where I go I could get beat up by your father."
Chloe walks out of the kitchen and hands me an ice pack for my eye.
"Travis, I told him. And now he wants me to come back home.
He doesn't trust me out here with you."
"So, what? That's it? You gave in and your going home? Are we over?"
"No Travis. I told him no. I told him I'm 24 years old and can make my own decision even if he disagrees with me. But now we have to make this work.
I'm officially all-in. We are in this together, there's no way out. And I'm scared."
"I'm glad you let go. It's hard, I went through it with my family. Thank you.
Don't worry your dad will come around eventually, my parents did at least.
We will make this work. I promise you. You have nothing to be scared of."
I give Chloe a hug and a peck on the lips. Then my phone starts to ring.
"Hey, what's up Kyle?"
"Any chance you know how to speak Spanish?
I just got a contract offer that I think you shouldn't pass up!"
Edited by Mresuperstar on 13-11-2013 00:07
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 12-11-2013 23:59
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Alonso new team... come on be different please
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 13-11-2013 00:05
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Nice to know that Chloe is in this long term
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| 547984 |
Posted on 13-11-2013 02:29
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I swear I saw the Alonso twist coming...
baseballlover312, 06-03-14 : "Nuke Moscow...Don't worry Russia, we've got plenty of love to go around your cities"
Sarah Palin, 08-03-14 (CPAC, on Russian aggression) : "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke"
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| aidanvn13 |
Posted on 13-11-2013 05:07
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Caja Rural here we come
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| The Hobbit |
Posted on 13-11-2013 06:47
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Bet it's Orbea, also... 24? Meh, Orbea is good, because they're pretty bad... So you could probably be a free role.
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 13-11-2013 06:55
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He's going to smuggle bikes across the Mexican border
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 13-11-2013 12:42
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@TheManxMissile & @547984: See next episode.
@sutty68: Yep, and looks like you guys will have to put up (or enjoy) more pictures of her.
@aidanvn13: Not quite.
@The Hobbit: Nope. But I was thinking of maybe doing a custom CSC-Orbea team but went against it because I think keeping my man-game team out of this would be best. Even though I love ANF's jersey for the upcoming season.
@Marcovdw: Get back in the box minion. You are thinking way too far outside of the box... 
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 13-11-2013 12:43
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"Have you heard of the company called Desigual?"
"Seagull? What did you say?"
"Yeah, I haven't heard of them either but apparently they're funding
a new continental cycling team out of their headquarters in Spain.
Fernando Alonso is appartenly involved in the project as well."
"I'm listening. What are the details?"
"They send me this graphic of riders that are verbally committed.
Hold on a second I will send it to your email, go take a look."
"Looks like a nice team. But what's in it for me?"
"That's the best part. Full leadership role, 2 years, $4,800 a month,
and they will help you get set-up with an apartment in Barcelona, Spain."
"Kyle, I don't have to hear any more. Sign me up!
Chloe, pack your bags up again. We're going to Spain!"
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